Summary - THE BIRCHES CANTSFIELD CARNFORTH LA6 2QT
4 bed 2 bath House
1623 Grade II listed stone house with garden room, parking and rural views..
Grade II listed 1623 stone house with abundant original features
Contemporary garden room added in 2016, open to sitting room
c.1,901 sq ft over three floors; versatile attic studio with en suite
Level lawned garden, planted beds, far-reaching rural views
Gated gravel parking for several cars; stone outbuilding and shed
Listing restricts alterations — listed status will cause difficulties
Oil tank and older fabric; expect ongoing maintenance and specialist care
Set quietly in the Lune Valley hamlet of Cantsfield, The Birches is a handsome Grade II listed stone house dating to 1623 that blends original character with sympathetic modern upgrades. The versatile three-storey layout extends to c.1,901 sq ft and includes a contemporary garden room added in 2016, a generous sitting room with wood-burning stove, a fitted kitchen and useful store/plant room. The second-floor attic is currently an artist’s studio with cruck beams and an en suite four-piece bathroom — easily repurposed as a principal bedroom.
Outside, the plot is a genuine country asset: level lawns, planted beds, silver birch trees, and far-reaching views to the north. Gated access leads to a good-sized gravel parking area with space for several cars and a small stone and slate outbuilding for logs and storage. The property sits between the A65 and A683, offering surprisingly good road and rail links while retaining a rural, off-the-beaten-track setting close to the Yorkshire Dales and Forest of Bowland.
This home will suit a family or buyer seeking a roomy countryside retreat with period charm and modern comforts. Note the Grade II listing — it preserves historic features (notably carved stone lintel and timber-framed partitions) but will limit alterations and require specialist consent for certain works. The house has an oil tank and older structural fabric typical of a 17th-century property, so ongoing maintenance and listed‑building considerations should be factored into plans.
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